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IL SR1030

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Emil Jones

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Origin

Senate

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Born March 18, 1923 in Belzoni, Mississippi and lived there until 1941 before moving to Chicago.
  • Worked in a government defense plant after moving to Chicago, later in the fashion industry until retiring in 1988, and created custom designs for weddings and special occasions from her home.
  • Served as a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago on the nurse's board and missionary society, and was a Board of Director member of the Melvin Powell Sr. Scholarship Fund.
  • Was preceded in death by her husband Deacon Otis Thompson, her son Deacon Melvin Powell Sr., and 4 siblings; is survived by 2 brothers, 1 sister-in-law, and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
  • Illinois Senate expresses mourning for her passing and directs a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to her family as a symbol of sympathy.

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL-BERNICE THOMPSON

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

11/18/2010

Full Bill Text

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